He might have previously denied having any involvement in Star Wars Episode VII – but that doesn’t mean Benedict Cumberbatch has steered clear of the film altogether.

In fact, the actor revealed during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show – ahead of the release of his new movie The Imitation Game – that he’s been closer to the project than everybody might think.

‘I went to the set,’ he admitted. ‘It was incredible’ – before hastily telling the talk show host: ‘I probably shouldn’t be saying these things.’

Wow. Could he have just accidentally given away a hint of an actual appearance in the film? Looks like we may have to wait a while to find out, since Norton’s questions about a possible appearance were met with a simple ‘no comment’.

Alert. Alert. Benedict Cumberbatch has been to the set of Star Wars Episode VII. We are not worthy. (Picture: PA)

As well as discussing the role of Alan Turing in The Imitation Game – describing him as ‘a national hero and icon who should be on the back of bank notes’, Benedict also shared his thoughts on his newly unveiled Madame Tussauds waxwork.

‘It’s peculiar but a big honour,’ he said of the figure, which made its debut at the London attraction earlier this week. ‘It’s really weird.’